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Mosquito-borne diseases, such as the West Nile Virus, affect millions of people worldwide each year.  In the United States, some species of mosquitos can transmit diseases such as encephalitis and a variety of diseases to wildlife and domestic animals.  To combat mosquitos and the public health hazards, many states and localities such as Grafton have established mosquito control programs. 

The Grafton Street Department uses several methods to control the mosquito population:
 

• Larvicides, which target the larvae in the breeding habitat before they mature into adult mosquitos.
• Truck mounted spraying, which uses an insecticide such as malathion and naled.
• Aerial spraying, which is done by an independent contractor, covering approximately 1,950 acres of land at a cost of $5,367.50 per spray.